Dr. Tenforde is board-certified in sports medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He specializes in running medicine and provides methods to optimize non-surgical treatment for running injuries. Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Tenforde was an All-American long-distance runner, contributed to multiple national championship teams at Stanford, and competed as a professional athlete at the Olympic Trials. His prior experiences inform his clinical decision-making in optimizing treatment of sports medicine conditions and understanding the urgency to return athletes to sports successfully. Learn More →

Dr. Tenforde’s research has focused on the evaluation of biological and biomechanical risk factors for stress fractures and other running injuries. He is also investigating how to prevent injuries in athletes.

Outside the Lab / Clinic

Dr. Tenforde frequently lectures on sports injury and prevention. When he’s not working you’ll find him spending time with his wife, Kate O'Neill Tenforde, a 2004 Olympian in the 10,000 meters, and two children or training for the Boston Marathon, which he runs every year.

"To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." – Steve Prefontaine

Lindsay started her career as a physical therapist in 2006 working in an outpatient orthopedic setting. In 2008, she returned to school for manual therapy and completed her fellowship in 2012 with a focus on spine treatment. Always having an interest in working with runners, in 2013 Lindsay came to Spaulding to work part of her time in the Spaulding National Running Center. Lindsay has also started a yoga program here at Spaulding and will incorporate her yoga background into her treatment approach.

Outside the Clinic

Lindsay enjoys a very active lifestyle and is rarely found sitting in one place. In 2007, Lindsay completed her first marathon and since has participated in a variety of road race distances and several triathlons. Lindsay also enjoys hiking, camping, skiing, and practicing yoga. Outside of working here at Spaulding, Lindsay teaches group exercise including yoga and spin around the Boston community. When she needs a break, you can find her hanging with friends, traveling, or sitting on a beach!

"Laughter is, and always will be, the best form of therapy." – Unknown

Clinical Interests & Background Steve is interested in utilizing small, wireless sensors to monitor and provide feedback on human motion – both for sports medicine and community rehabilitation. He is developing the algorithms, mobile applications, and real-life applications of mobile monitoring devices for reducing lower extremity injury risk in runners and individuals with amputations.

Outside the LabSteve enjoys most things athletic – running, cycling, playing soccer, hiking, strength training. Most days you can find him commuting by bike and working out or running outdoors with his fiancé, November Project, and/or his dog. He also loves to travel. Originally from Ohio, Steve is a Buckeye through-and-through.

Matthew is interested in learning more about human movement and running biomechanics with respect to the effects that different footwear have on them. He is currently researching the differences in biomechanics between maximally cushioned shoes and traditional neutral shoes.

Outside the Lab

Matthew loves to be outdoors as much as possible and is an avid runner on both the trails and on the roads. He also enjoys traveling, ideally hiking and camping along the way.

"Strive for perfection in everything you do… Accept nothing as nearly right or good enough." – Sir Frederick Henry Royce

Erin is interested in biomechanical factors that contribute to injury, and injury-prevention strategies that can be applied in a physical therapy setting. She is studying gait retraining interventions to reduce impacts associated with running.

Outside the Lab

Erin enjoys spending time with her family and participating in athletic adventures. She enjoys running, cycling, climbing, paddling, hiking, snowboarding, golfing, and swimming. She is a fan of triathlons, obstacle course races, relay races, staying fit by playing, and is open to any type of unconventional athletic activity. She is an all-weather bike commuter.

"If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself." – Albert Einstein

Chris has worked in outpatient orthopedics for over a decade now, with clinical interests in the treatment of run-related injuries, gait analysis and manual therapies. His passion has always been in sports medicine. He was certified by the APTA as a Sports Clinical Specialist in 2010. He has helped athletes of all ages and capabilities, ranging from recreational to those at the professional level. He has volunteered his time at the United States Olympic Facility in Colorado Springs, providing care to resident athletes on their journey to the Olympic games. He joined the team at Spaulding National Running Center in the spring of 2016.

Outside the Clinic

Chris has always been an avid soccer player. His passion for running began in junior high school as a member of the cross-country team. He would continue to run competitively in high school, participating in track & field. In college, he took to the sport of triathlon and has been hooked ever since. He still enjoys an active lifestyle, but spends most of his time outside of the clinic raising his four children with his wife. He has found this to be the greatest endurance event ever to be run without a bib number… and by far the most rewarding!

Weijie is interested in biomechanics and rehabilitation of sports injuries, musculoskeletal functions of the foot and ankle, and human performance (e.g., running, jumping, and landing) mechanisms. He has published more than 50 referred articles both in English and Chinese. He serves as a member of ACSM, ISB, ISBS, WACBE, etc. He is currently a member of the editorial board for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal. He has also served as a reviewer for nearly ten peer-reviewed journals including the Gait &amp; Posture, International Journal of Sports Medicine, Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, Journal of Sport and Health Science.

Outside the Lab

Weijie enjoys being engrossed in music as he runs. He loves physical fitness and a healthy body. He is fond of traveling light, as the Chinese saying goes: “walk ten thousand miles, read ten thousand books.” Also, he likes playing soccer, swimming, and reading.

"Only through tranquility will one obtain a deep and wide perspective on all matters." – Liang Zhuge (181-234)

Diego is interested in physical training, rehabilitation, and prevention for patients or individuals overall in order to reduce lower extremities injuries risk.

Outside the Lab

Diego enjoys everything related to physical activity. Most days you can find him headed to the gym alongside personal trainers and family. He loves to travel with his family. Originally from South of Brazil, a place called Rio Grande do Sul, Diego loves to make barbecue and enjoy a local beverage called chimarrao.

"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather persistence despite fear." – Unknown

Juliet Bottorff, BS, MMS

After SNRC: PhD Student, Neuroscience, Brandeis University

Pratham Singh(Canada)

After SNRC: Finish Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Guelph

Associate in Arts General Studies (AAGS)Currently working towards a Bachelor's degree in Business Management, with a focus on Communications

Background

Rosangely has been an employee of MGH since 2002. In 2016, She became an employee of the Spaulding National Running Center, She supports the Director of the Spaulding National Running Center.Rosangely is a motivated administrative professional with over 18 years experience successfully providing administrative and secretarial support for the efficient operation of an office in the hospital business. She is proficient in a range of computer applications, has well-developed communication and excellent customer service skills, and has a proven ability to efficiently plan and manage multiple assignments. “A proactive problem-solver who gets the job done."

Outside the Clinic

Rosangely enjoys reading and walking. She also loves traveling and the beach.

"If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done." – Unknown

Robert Diaz, MD

After SNRC: Sports Medicine Fellow, PM&R, Stanford University School of Medicine